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LakesideHomes
Waterfront architecture • Site-sensitive design
Contemporary lakeside house exterior
Gran Via, 32, Madrid

Designing homes that live with the lake — elegant, resilient and rooted in place

At LakesideHomes we specialise in lakefront residences where architecture responds to water, wind and seasonal light. Our emphasis is on solutions that respect shoreline ecology while delivering refined living: lightweight foundations, minimal excavation, boardwalk circulation and integrated landscape strategies that stabilise banks and foster biodiversity. We approach every commission as a mapping exercise — identifying the site’s rhythms and translating them into massing, orientation and detailing that perform technically and delight sensorially.

Projects range from modest retreats of modest footprint focused on visual connection with the water to larger family houses with multiple pavilions, guest suites and integrated wellness spaces. Material choices, joinery details and waterproofing systems are selected for longevity and serviceability; interiors are conceived as calm stages for the changing spectacle of water and sky. Our deliverables include performance modelling, construction documentation and an owner manual for stewardship—to ensure the building remains beautiful and functional across decades.

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Email: lakesidehomes@gmx.com

About our studio

LakesideHomes began as a collaboration between architects and environmental scientists determined to reframe waterfront living. Our studio expertise includes shoreline geomorphology, low-impact foundation systems and the detailing necessary to keep buildings long-lived in humid, lakeside conditions. We reject generic “waterfront” templates and instead tailor each home to the site’s particularities — slope, fetch, local flora, and historical patterns of lake level fluctuation.

Design development is research-led: we undertake seasonal monitoring, soil testing and pre-design hydrological modelling to align the building’s footprint with natural drainage and habitat corridors. We frequently recommend “soft” shorelines — reed beds, terraced planting and permeable steps — instead of hard retaining walls, thereby enhancing biodiversity and reducing long-term erosion risk. For constructions that require piers, we prefer adjustable pier systems that minimise lake-bed disturbance and allow the structure to respond to slight water level changes.

Sustainability is integral not incidental. We configure passive shading, thermal performance and glazing strategy so that the envelope does most of the work. Where mechanical systems are necessary we specify high-efficiency heat recovery ventilation, ground-source or air-to-water heat pumps and solar PV integration sized for year-round operations. Our projects also include water stewardship measures — rainwater collection for irrigation, greywater reuse strategies and permeable surfacing to keep the hydrological cycle functioning on-site.

Advantages of LakesideHomes architecture

Site-led longevity

Design solutions that anticipate seasonal movement and change reduce the need for reactive repairs and major interventions later on.

Low operational energy

With passive strategies and high-performance detailing we minimise reliance on mechanical heating and cooling while maintaining occupant comfort across seasons.

Ecological uplift

Native planting, reed filters and connected vegetated corridors support pollinators and shore birds, making private sites beneficial beyond their boundaries.

Maintenance clarity and documentation

Owners receive a full stewardship manual: product specifications, seasonal checklists, and handover guidance for landscape and building care to avoid ad-hoc treatments that can harm both fabric and ecology.

Added market value

Thoughtfully sited and detailed homes retain desirability; the rare quality of a well-resolved lakeside site combined with robust construction often sustains resale value and long-term appeal.

Advantages visual - waterfront terrace at dusk

Services — full-service waterfront architecture

Feasibility & site assessment

Hydrological surveys, sediment and bank analysis, access assessment and initial regulatory advice to establish buildability and risk profile before design investment.

Concept design & material studies

Spatial studies, sun and wind modelling, massing options and a rigorous material strategy for shoreline durability and coherent aesthetics.

Technical documentation

Construction drawings, specification, interfaces with structural, MEP and landscape consultants and detailing for damp-proofing, pier fixings and service penetration management.

Contract administration

Tender management, on-site supervision, quality control and phased handover with commissioning of building systems and final snagging to ensure delivery aligns with design intent.

Stewardship & adaptive planning

Maintenance planning, monitored interventions and contingency planning for longer-term shoreline evolution and extreme weather events.

Interior design & custom joinery

In-house interior concepts focused on humidity-resilient finishes, timber detailing and integrated storage suited to lakeside lifestyles.

Service - construction detail on lakeside foundation

Start your lakeside project

Email: lakesidehomes@gmx.com

Address: Gran Via, 32, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

To begin, please prepare a site sketch, a brief description of intended use and any reference images. After an initial review we schedule a site visit and produce an initial feasibility outline that includes recommended foundation strategies, likely permitting needs and a budgetary range for the concept phase.

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